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(Eagle News)–The commanding general of the Philippine Army on Tuesday, June 30, said there was “no provocation” on the part of the soldiers who were killed in a “fatal shooting” by policemen in Jolo on Monday, as he called for a “full-blown investigation.” In a statement, Lt. General Gilbert Gapay said based on eyewitness accounts, no altercation transpired between the two parties either “to warrant such a carnage.” “Furthermore, no agents from the Philippine Drug […]
(Eagle News)–A suspected member of the Abu Sayyaf was killed and another was wounded after they clashed with members of the military in Basilan on May 8. In a statement, Western Mindanao Command spokesperson Major Arvin Encinas said government forces recovered the body of Pau Geh during clearing operations. The military identified the injured as Adzuan “Kawwang” Kajing, who was reportedly involved in an explosion incident in Lamitan City on July 31 two years ago. […]
(Eagle News) — Hindi mismo sinunod ng New People’s Army (NPA) ang idineklara ng grupo na holiday ceasefire noong Disyembre 25. Ito ay dahil sa mismong ng araw na iyon nang atakihin ng mga rebelde ang Macaingalan Patrol Base sa Barangay Puray sa Rodriguez, Rizal, ayon kay Philippine Army 202nd Infantry Brigade Commander Brigadier General Arnulfo Burgos Jr., Isang miyembro ng CAFGU Active Auxiliary ang sugatan sa naging engkwentro. Una nang nagdeklara ng temporary ceasefire […]
(Eagle News) — Three Abu Sayyaf bandits and one Marine were killed in a clash in Sulu on Thursday, Dec. 13. A radio report said at least two Marines and an undetermined number of Abu Sayyaf bandits were also injured in the encounter, which took place as government security forces were patrolling Minis island at 2:25 a.m. Two M40 rifles were recovered from the scene, authorities said.
Abu Sayyaf sub-leader among those hurt (Eagle News)–Seven members of the Abu Sayyaf were killed and several others were hurt in an encounter with government troops in Sulu on Friday, Sept. 14. ASG sub-leader Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan was among the six ASG members injured in the encounter between members of the bandit group and the military in Patikul. Seventeen soldiers were also hurt. The military is pursuing the other bandits who fled from the scene, […]
(Eagle News) — Labintatlong miyembro ng Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) ang napatay sa sagupaan sa Philippine Army sa Maguindanao nitong Miyerkules, ika-4 ng Hulyo. Ayon sa AFP, anim ang nasugatan sa panig ng 40th Infantry Batallion ng Philippine Army sa engkuwentro na tumagal ng mahigit sa isang oras. Umatras ang mga terorista matapos silang bombahin ng militar gamit ang 105-millimeter howitzers cannon at dalawang helicopter gunship ng Philippine Air Force (PAF). Narekober ng militar sa […]
